Leon Festinger
(1919-1989)

American psychologist – Leon Festinger was born in Manhattan (Borough of New York City, New York, United States) on May 8th, 1919 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on February 11th, 1989 at the age of 69. Today Leon Festinger would be 104 years old.

Age

how old was Leon Festinger when he died?

Leon Festinger died in 1989 at the age of 69.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 8th, 1919 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Manhattan Borough of New York City, New York, United States
Death Date	February 11th, 1989 (Saturday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Leon Festinger

Birthday

When was Leon Festinger born?

Leon Festinger was born on May 8th, 1919.

Death

When did Leon Festinger die?

Leon Festinger died on February 11th, 1989 at the age of 69 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today Leon Festinger would be 104 years old.